5043, SA

The population grew by 16% since 2011 to reach 20,327 people. While the typical resident is 38, the area has a low proportion of children under 15 compared to most other places.

Born overseas, 31.4% of residents come from abroad, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Chinese.

Many residents use another language at home, at 27.4%, which is well above the South Australian figure. Mandarin, Arabic, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 42.0% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common faith at 38.1%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. This trend is supported by a high 60.9% of residents completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,307, which is well below the national figure. Only 12.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate lower than most similar areas.

More people here need help with daily activities (8.7%) and have mental health conditions (11.6%) compared to most other areas. Long-term health conditions are also more common than the national average.

Volunteer rates (14.4%) and the proportion of people doing unpaid housework or childcare are lower than in most other areas.

Single-person households are very common here, with 36.5% of people living alone. One-parent families also make up a much higher share of the community than in most other areas.

Renters make up 40.5% of the market, which is far above the state average. Detached houses are much less common than elsewhere, and typical weekly rent is $300.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 12.1% of homes have no car. Residents benefit from a short 12-minute drive to the city and a very short walk to transit stops.

The area is highly mobile, with 45.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Health care and social assistance is the largest employer. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is higher than most similar areas.

While residents score well for education and job skills, the area ranks in the bottom 10% for overall access to money and resources.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most other areas, with theft and property damage being the most common crimes.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.